Email from Mrs. Williamson - Please be sure to check your email for a letter from Mrs. Williamson. The letter provides some information regarding the Netflix series "13 Reasons Why". Please take a moment to read this letter. If you did not receive Mrs. Williamson's email, please contact the school office.
IOWA testing continues through Monday, 5/8/16, for students in grades 3-7. Tuesday, 5/9 & Wednesday, 5/10, are reserved for "make-ups" due to illness. While these tests are one important indicator of a student's academic progress, we do strongly encourage you to help your child(ren) approach these tests with a positive outlook of relaxed confidence. Unlike many regular assessments, these tests cannot be "studied" for and the best preparation for them is a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast.
Students that may feel anxious should be reminded that these tests are just one measure of progress. Please also keep in mind that it is very important for students to arrive at school PROMPTLY by 8:40AM on IOWA testing days. Late arrivals will not be permitted into a classroom if the testing has begun until there is a break. Additionally, we ask that you try to avoid scheduling doctor and dentist visits during the testing period. Students cannot be called out of class during a testing period and no announcements will be made into classrooms during testing.
Walk-In Wednesdays are here! Do you know someone wondering if SMS is the right place for their family? Encourage them to drop in to get acquainted during one of our upcoming Walk-In Wednesdays on May 10, May 24 or May 31 from 9-11:30am. Please note that May 17th is not a Walk-In Wednesday since several grades will be out on field trips.
P.E. Club - IMPORTANT NOTICE - Due to end of the year schedules, there will be no P.E. club in May or June. Thank you to all of the participants that joined us this year!
Moms in Prayer will be meeting on Wednesday, May 10th from 8:30 - 10am in the lower church library. Psalm 119:105 tells us “Your Word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path.” Please join us as we continue the video presentation “Guarding Your Child’s Heart” by Dr. Gary Smalley, about the importance of grounding our children in faith, through the memorization of scripture. Please contact Christine Sinopoli at christineds1213@yahoo.com or (860)558-9868 if you have any questions. Children are welcome.
Grandparents' & Special Person's Day & May Crowning will be held on Friday, May 12th. Again this year, we are looking forward to welcoming special guests for a visit. We hope many grandparents and people special to our students will join us for morning prayer at 8:45am in the Parish Center. After a continental breakfast and some student entertainment, guests will be free to visit classrooms until 10:45am when the school community will transition to the church for our traditional May Crowning. Guests will be free to depart after May Crowning as students return to school for the remainder of the academic day.
It's Time to Order Your 2016-17 Yearbook - The SMS Yearbook is a great momento that features a photo of every student, club photos and candids from all our school year activities. Don't miss your opportunity to own this important keepsake! Yearbooks are ONLY available by presale and there are only a limited number of yearbooks printed for our school. Yearbooks are $28. ONLINE ORDERING IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE BUT YEARBOOK ORDERS MAY STILL BE SENT INTO THE SCHOOL OFFICE. A hard copy order form was sent home with all students on Friday, 4/28. Additional order forms are available in the school office. If you have questions, please contact Michelle Howard at michellechoward@yahoo.com.
Signs of Spring - Students in Mrs. Keaney's second grade have been learning about flowers, how they pollinate, and the inside parts of flowers. The children investigated flowers in the great outdoors and we even brought a few inside. They had a lot of fun finding the stamens and pollen, the pistils, the flower seeds , and the florets ( clusters of petals that make up a flower such as a dandelion).
Product Change Notice for 17-18 School Year
We have been notified by Lands End that they are discontinuing the girls' PE shorts that have been part of our uniform code. We have selected a new solid navy mesh short for both boys and girls for PE next year. Ordering information appears below:
Boys' Mesh Gym Shorts - Classic Navy - Little Boy 470206-JU0 $15
- Boy 470207-JU5 $15
- Men 470208-JUX $20
Girls' Mesh Gym Shorts - Classic Navy - Little Girl 470330-JU7 $15
- Girl 470331-JU1 $15
- Women 470332-JU6 $20
Please note that when shopping for uniforms, you should always use our school code: 9000-9100-1
Please also remember that Lands End gift cards at a 16% profit rate are available from the CHOICE program.
Physical education shorts already purchased from Lands End may continue to be worn as long as they fit appropriately and are in good repair.
Congratulations to all of the students that performed in last week's Talent Show! As has been the case in previous years, this was a truly memorable and entertaining evening. Our special thanks to Mrs. Jehnings and Mr. Gangloff for coordinating this show and working with the performers to help make the show such a success. Click here to enjoy some Talent Show photos.
SMS CHOICE News - Please keep in mind that all CHOICE purchases made beginning May 1 are being credited to your family's 17-18 CHOICE obligation. The 16-17 CHOICE purchasing period has closed. If you have any questions regarding your family's CHOICE obligation for 16-17 or the balance still due for this year, please contact Tammy in the school office.
Community News -
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| Click here to download & print a ticket order form. ALL TICKET ORDERS ARE DUE NLT FRIDAY, 5/5/17! |
Kick off Summer with an Annual Tradition - The St. Mary's Carnival!
This year the carnival will run from June 7-10th. Click here for more information and to learn how you can help. Our school receives substantial financial assistance from carnival proceeds so this is a great community activity to support as a volunteer and as an attendee!
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| Tickets are available in the school office until Thursday, June 8th. |
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